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3) Why does Atticus accept Tom Robinson’s case, even though he knows he will lose it? What do the reasons for his acceptance tell us about his character? Atticus accepts Tom Robinsons case because he truly belives Tom Robinson is innocent. He is following his conscience and he is not letting the fact that Tom is black effect him. Atticus belives everyone should have equal rights and Tom is entitled to that. This shows that Atticus is thoughtful and considerate to everyone, not depending on their race. He is unbiased and accepts Tom for who he is and refuses to run a court case based on color. Atticus is also strong-minded because he knows the people of Maycomb will not have faith in a black man being innocent, though he still continues to support Tom Robinson. Atticus knows he will lose to the prejuidice town but he believes Tom Robinson is innocent and he wont let Tom's race interfere with the reality of the court case. -Nicole T

Reflection: I agree fully, Atticus does defend Tom beacuse he does belive he is innocent. And hes not stoping beacuse people are saying bad things to him and that everyone thinks he is wrong. Cioffi C.